Necktie form



Feb. 28, 1961 KANTER 2,972,750

NECKTIE FORM 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Izzy-3 Filed May 15, 1959 Feb. 28, 1961 KANTER 2,972,750

NECKTIE FORM 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed May 15, 1959 United States Patent NECKTIE FORM Harry Kanter, New York, N. assignor to France Neckwear Co., Inc., New York, N.Y., a corporation of New York Filed May 15, 1959, Ser. No. 813,387 3 Claims. (Cl. 2-153) is a continuation in part of my co- Serial No. 662,546, now abandoned, filed May 29, 1957, which in turn is a division of application Serial No. 261,047, filed November 8, 1956, now Patent No. 2,798,226, granted July 9, 1957.

This invention relates generally to the field of permanently tied neckties and more particularly to an improved necktie forming device facilitating the original tying of the necktie, and the engagement of the same with the collar portion of a shirt of a wearer. Such devices are not unknown in the prior art, and the invention lies in the specific constructional details which permit improved facility in use as well as manufacture.

In recent years there has been an increase in the use of the socalled Windsor knot as contrasted with the well known four-in-hand knot, particularly in conjunction with so-called wide spread collar form. When wearing this type of collar form it is particularly difficult to conceal necktie forms of conventional type, and in most cases the means where concealed cannot successfully engage the wide spread collar wings. Difiiculty has also been encountered in positioning the knot at an angle with respect to the neck of the wearer to give the illusion of a hand tied knot, owing to the fact that the characteristics of the Windsor knot tend to position the same at a projected orientation with respect thereto.

It is therefore among the principal objects of the present invention to provide improved necktie frame construction of the class described in which the above mentioned disadvantages have been substantially eliminated.

Another object of the invention lies in the provision of an improved necktie frame suited for use in conjunction with wide spread collars in which the means for attaching the same to the neckband is completely concealed from view when in normal wearing position.

A further object of the invention lies in the provision of an improved necktie form which is adapted to adjustably position the knot at an angle with respect to the principal axis of the neckband with which it is associated.

Still another object of the invention lies in the provision of improved necktie form construction in which the cost of fabrication may be of a reasonably low order, with consequent wide sale, distribution and use.

A feature of the invention lies in the fact that special short length ties may be used in conjunction with the necktie form, thereby realizing a substantial saving in material employed in the manufacture of the same.

These objects and features, as well as other incidental ends and advantages, will become more clearly apparent during the course of the following disclosure, and be pointed out in the appended claims.

On the drawings, to which reference will be made in the specification, similar reference characters have been employed to designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

Figure 1 is a fragmentary view in perspective showing a necktie and necktie form embodying the present in- This application pending application vention in position on the neckband of the shirt of a wearer.

Figure 2 is a view in elevation showing the necktie form in detached condition.

Figure 3 is a similar view in elevation showing the rear portion of the necktie form.

Figure 4 is a plan view of the necktie form.

Figure 5 is. a side elevational view of the necktie form.

Figure 6 is a view in perspective showing a first step in the tying of a necktie element upon the necktie form shown on Figures 2-5 inclusive.

Figure 7 is a view in perspective of the necktie element and form showing a second step in the tying operation.

Figure 8 is a similar view showing a third step of the tying operation.

Figure 9 is a similar view showing a fourth step of the tying operation.

Figure 10 is a rear view in elevation showing a com pletely tied tie element.

Figure 11 is a fragmentary side elevational view as seen from the lefthand portion of Figure 10.

Figure 12 is a fragmentary view in perspective showing a second embodiment of the invention in position upon the collar of a wearer.

Figure 13 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment.

Figure 14 is a rear elevational view embodiment.

Figure 15 is a side elevational view embodiment.

Figure 16 is a top plan view of the second embodiment.

Figure 17 is abottom plan view of the second embodiment.

Figure 18 is a slightly enlarged vertical central sectional view as seen from the plane 18-18 in Figure 13.

Figure 19 is an exploded view in perspective of the second embodiment.

Turning now to the first embodiment of the invention as illustrated on Figures 1 to 11, inclusive, the device, generally indicated by reference character 10 comprises broadly a necktie supporting element 11, a collar attaching element 12 and a necktie element 13.

The necktie supporting element 11 is preferably formed from lightweight cellulosic material in planar form. It includes an outer surface 15, an inner surface 16, upper rectilinear edges 17 and 18, an upper curved edge 19, pointed end portions 20 and angularly disposed lower edges 21 and 22 as Well as a lower rounded edge 23.

The collar attachment element is preferably made of suitable stampings of brass or other ductile material and includes an attaching plate 25 providing means for interconnecting with the necktie support element 11. The attaching plate includes a vertically disposed portion 26 and a pair of angularly disposed portions 27 and 28, the portions 26-28, inclusive, being provided with attachingtongues 29. A substantially horizontally disposed spacing portion 30 interconnects the attaching plate 25 with a vertically disposed bracket portion. A clamping portion 32 is pivotally associated with the bracket portion 31, the latter including a spring tensioning member 33 adapted to bear thereupon to maintain the same in engaged position as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

The necktie element 13 may be of conventional construction, but is preferably appreciably shorter by approximately l5 inches, as the same does not encircle the neck of the wearer when tied. As may be seen on Figures 6 et seq., the same includes a small wing 35, and a relatively larger wing 36. The same is engaged upon the device 10 by first forming a loop 37 encircling one-half of the necktie supporting element 11 (see Fig. 7). The

of the second of the second larger wing 36 is then looped about the other half of the supporting element 11 as indicated on Figure 8, following which a third loop 39 is formed as shown on Figure 9 the axis of which lies substantially horizontally. The wing 36 is then inserted through the bight of the loop 39 to give the appearance shown on Figure 1. As will be observed on Figures 10 and 11, the tie element 13 substantially covers the end portions 20 which extend outwardly a distance suffieient to be positioned beneath the collar wings of the shirt when the member 32 is inserted to lie upon the neckband 41 at such time as the device is worn.

Turning now to the second embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in Figures 12 to 19, inclusive, the device, generally indicated by reference character 110 comprises generally a necktie supporting element 111, a collar attachment element 112, and a necktie element 113.

The necktie supporting element 112 includes a synthetic resinous member 114 preferably formed of a relatively soft plastic which possesses a degree of resiliency. I have found polyethylene to be suitable, as are other synthetic resinous materials possessing similar properties. The member 114 includes an outer surface 115. an inner surface 116, and is bounded by a pair of upper rectilinear edges 117 and 118, a notched edge 119, a pair of end portions 120, as well as lower edges 121. 122 and 123. Extending through the body of the member 114 are openings 124 which provide means for interconnection of the member 114 with a reinforcing shape retaining member 125.

The shape retaining member 125 is preferably formed of stamped brass or similar material. and includes a pair of wings 126 and 127, each of which is provided with locking tabs indicated by reference characters 128 and 129 as well as a central portion 130. The central portion 130 is provided with an opening 131, the purpose of which will become more clearly apparent at a point later in the disclosure. The lower edge 132 is coextensive with the edge 123 of the member 114. A pintle 133 integrates the necktie supporting element with the collar attachment element 112. The pintle includes a portion 134 of narrow diameter, as well as a second portion of relatively greater diameter.

The collar attachment element 112 includes a relatively fixed resilient member 136, preferably formed of spring steel, as well as a movable clip member 137. The resilient member 112 includes an outer surface 140, an inner surface 141 which lies upon the outer surface 115 of the member 114, and a central opening 142 engageable with the pintle 133. The lower edge 143 is coextensive with the edges 132 and 123, and the side edges 144 and 145 are substantially vertically disposed. The upper portion 146 of the member 136 is divided into three resilient gripping portions 147, 148 and 149, the end portions of each being generally semi-elliptical in cross-section.

The relatively movable clip member 137 is preferably formed as a single bent stamping of stainless steel, and includes a planar terminal portion 152, having laterally extending parts 153 engageable between the clip engaging means 147-149. An elongated portion 155 is curved as best seen in Figure 18, and interconnects with a relatively planar terminal portion 156, the inner surface 157 of which is adapted to contact the free end 135:: of the pintle 133.

It will be observed that the uppermost portion 158 of the clip member 137 is disposed at all times below the level of the upper edges 117 and 118, so that when the necktie element 113 is tied about the necktie supporting element 111, the clip member 137 may be fully concealed beneath the necktie element when the device is installed in position as indicated in Figure 12.

It may thus be seen that there has been invented'novel and highly useful improvements in necktie form construction, which permit the simulation of a well tied Windsor knot having a realistic appearance with the ability to be concealed beneath the tie and conventional wide spread collar wings normally used in conjunction with this type of necktie knot. The devices shown and described may all be manufactured at a relatively low cost, and are durable and compact in appearance. Only ordinary skill is required to install a necktie thereupon, or to engage the same with the neckband of a collar of a shirt, and where care is employed, the artificial look normally found in many of the prior art devices is completely eliminated.

It is to be understood that it is not considered that the invention lies within the specific details of structure shown and set forth in this specification, for obvious modifications will occur to those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains.

What is claimed is:

1. A necktie form for use in conjunction with pre-tied neckties comprising: a necktie supporting element and a collar attachment element; said necktie supporting element including a first support member of resilient synthetic resinous material having a pair of substantially rectilinear upper edges and a pair of angularly disposed lower edges converging in a downward direction, and

a second support member of material more rigid than that of said first support member connected thereto to lie inwardly of said upper and lower edges in such manner as to impart shape retaining properties to the body of said first support member while providing for limited resiliency in said upper and lower edges; said collar attachment element including a generally planar resilient member having first and second opposed portions having oppositely directed lines of action and forming a space therebetween, said resilient member being disposed upon a surface of said first support member opposite that which contacts said second support member; a substantially non-resilient collar engaging clip member having a first planar portion engageable within said space between said first and second resilient portions of said resilient member, and a second portion disposed generally parallel to said first planar portion, pintle means interconnecting said first and second support members and said resilient member, said pintle having an extension projecting rearwardly to selectively contact a surface of said second portion of said clip member.

2. A necktie form for use in conjunction with pre-tied ment including a first support member of resilient ma-' terial having a pair of substantially rectilinear upper edges and a pair of angularly disposed lower edges converging in a downward direction, and a second support member of material more rigid than that of said first support member connected thereto to lie inwardly of said upper and lower edges in such manner as to impart shaperetaining properties to the body of said first support member while providing for limited resiliency in said upper and lower edges; said collar attachment element including a generally planar resilient member having first and second opposed portions having oppositely directed lines of action and forming a space therebetween, said resilient member being disposed upon a surface of said first support member opposite that which contacts said second support member; a substantially non-resilient collar engaging clip member having a first planar portion engageable within said space between said first and second resilient portions of said resilient member, and a second portion disposed generally parallel to said first planar portion, means interconnecting said first and second support members and said resilient member, said means having an extension projecting rcarwardly to selectively contact a surface of said second portion of said clip member.

3. A necktie form for use in conjunction with pretied neckties comprising: a necktie supporting element 5 and a collar attachment element; said necktie supporting element including a first support member of resilient syn thetic resinous material having a pair of substantially rectilinear upper edges and a pair of angularly disposed lower edges converging in a downward direction, and a second support member of material more rigid than that of said first support member connected thereto to lie inwardly of said upper and lower edges in such manner as to impart shape-retaining properties to the body of said first support member while providing for limited resiliency in the upper and lower edges thereof; there being a plurality of holes extending through said first sup port member, said second support member having a plurality of bendable tabs corresponding in location to said holes and engaged therewith; said collar attachment element including a generally planar resilient member having first and second opposed portions having oppositely directed lines of action and forming a space therebetween, said resilient member being disposed upon a surface of said first support member opposite that which 2 contacts said second support member; a substantially nonresilient collar-engaging clip member having a first planar portion engageable within said space between said first and second resilient portions of said resilient member, and a second portion disposed generally parallel to said first planar portion, pintle means interconnecting said first and second support members and said resilient member, said pintle having an extension projecting rearwardly to selectively contact a surface of said second portion of said clip member.

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